My beloved friend companion dog has died today.

[shellycheval]

He was not feeling his normal self the last two days, off his feed and quiet, then this morning he had signs of going into shock so I took him to the vet about 10:30. An x-ray show a tumor the size of a large grapefruit-small cantaloupe on his spleen that had ruptured and was bleeding out. The choices were not good so I chose what I thought would keep him as pain free as possible and that was euthanasia at about 12:30 today. We buried him in the front yard where he liked to lie and keep an eye on things. He felt is was his sacred duty to protect me and so he is. He always liked to smell flowers--he would walk up to them, close his eyes, and breathe deeply--sometimes taking a little bite. I always felt he would come back as a gentle florist when he moves on to human form. His name was Puck and he was ten--a black and white Springer spaniel and pointer cross. He was a good dog.

 

[Keit]

My condolences and a big hug, shellycheval.

 

[Paragon]

I'm so sorry shellycheval :(

It made me smile to read that he liked to smell the flowers...I've never seen a dog do that.

We are all here for you.

 

[knowledge_of_self]

Aww Shelly...

I'm really sorry to hear about Puck! Fwiw, imo you did the right thing because he's not in pain anymore.

Big hugs from me too!

 

[Oxajil]

Really sad to hear that shellycheval :(
Big Hug!

 

[Jacques]

Ho I am so sorry Shellycheval that your beloved dog is gone.

Big Hugs to you.

 

[FireShadow]

I am so sorry for your loss. One of the most difficult things I ever had to do was to have a beloved cat "put to sleep". Even knowing it was the right thing to do, it was hard. My condolences and sympathies are with you.

I, too, loved hearing how he liked to smell the flowers.

 

[Vulcan59]

Sorry to hear that your beloved dog is gone. Big hugs to you shellycheval.

 

[shijing]

Really sorry to hear this, shellycheval -- your feelings about Puck came through very clear from what you wrote. I'm sorry for your loss, but also glad he is no longer suffering. More hugs :)

 

[RyanX]

He was not feeling his normal self the last two days, off his feed and quiet, then this morning he had signs of going into shock so I took him to the vet about 10:30. An x-ray show a tumor the size of a large grapefruit-small cantaloupe on his spleen that had ruptured and was bleeding out. The choices were not good so I chose what I thought would keep him as pain free as possible and that was euthanasia at about 12:30 today. We buried him in the front yard where he liked to lie and keep an eye on things. He felt is was his sacred duty to protect me and so he is. He always liked to smell flowers--he would walk up to them, close his eyes, and breathe deeply--sometimes taking a little bite. I always felt he would come back as a gentle florist when he moves on to human form. His name was Puck and he was ten--a black and white Springer spaniel and pointer cross. He was a good dog.

shellycheval,

I'm sorry for your loss. May your beloved companion rest in peace.

 

[thevenusian]

Really sorry to hear about your loss, shellycheval. I think you made the best choice for him, though I am sure it wasn't easy. Very sad.

 

[Approaching Infinity]

So sorry to hear that, shellycheval! I know how hard it can be to make that choice (we had to put down our Charlie several years ago after he got very ill), but no animal deserves to live with that kind of suffering. You made the choice you had to make, and it sounds like Puck had a good life with you. Hugs!

 

[shellycheval]

Thank you all for your condolences. He had a wonderful life with a lot of acres to run free everyday here on the farm, rabbits to hunt, dig in the dirt, all the fun dog things that so many dogs never have, a nice bed, good food, animal, dog, and human friends--ten good years and then gone in a day. He was just starting to get really gray around his face. I am sad but have peace, and two other wonderful dogs too. thanks again
shellycheval

 

[Approaching Infinity]

Thank you all for your condolences. He had a wonderful life with a lot of acres to run free everyday here on the farm, rabbits to hunt, dig in the dirt, all the fun dog things that so many dogs never have, a nice bed, good food, animal, dog, and human friends--ten good years and then gone in a day. He was just starting to get really gray around his face. I am sad but have peace, and two other wonderful dogs too. thanks again
shellycheval

:) Sounds like he had everything a dog could dream of!

 

[brainwave]

. His name was Puck and he was ten--a black and white Springer spaniel and pointer cross. He was a good dog.

I'm so sorry about your loss Shellycheval,
I am sure Puck had a good life having you has a friend.


Hugs.
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